Zoom out: The investor's guide to life's volatility

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Are you letting a bad day define your entire week?
Today, our host draws a profound life lesson from an unexpected source: the volatile journey of a stock portfolio. He shares the story of the "Exponential Portfolio," which plummeted 40% early on but has since doubled in value, proving the classic investment thesis: Time in the market beats timing the market.
This is a crucial lesson in perspective. We explore how viewing your life goals - be it career growth, health, or financial freedom - through the lens of daily setbacks (your "40% drops") can breed unnecessary anxiety.
Learn why you must ignore the daily dip and zoom out to the monthly or yearly chart. As long as your calculus involves consistent effort, your long-term life chart will inevitably show the growth you desire: Up and to the right... consistently.
12 Nov 2025 2AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Society & Culture

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